Sony Alpha 7C II vs Sony FX3

General	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Brand	Sony	Sony
Model	Alpha 7C II	FX3
Predecessor Model	Sony Alpha 7C
MSRP	$2200 body only, $2500 w/ 28-60mm lens
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size	Full Frame	Full Frame
Sensor Dimensions	35.9 x 23.9 mm	35.6 x 23.8 mm
Total Pixels	34.1 Megapixel	12.1 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	33.0 Megapixel	10.2 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 51,200	80 - 102,400
Boosted ISO Range	50 - 204,800	50 - 409,600

Photo	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Processor	Bionz XR	BIONZ XR
Max Image Resolution	7008 x 4672	4240 x 2832
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	RAW, HEIF, JPEG	HEIF, JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Extra fine, fine, normal
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Timelapse Recording		With downloadable app
White Balance	Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Overcast, Shade, Tungsten	2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
WB Bracketing

Focus	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Focusing System		Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
AF Detection Range	-4 to +20 EV
Number of Focus Points	759	759
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Crop Factor	1x	1x
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Sensor Shift	5-Axis Sensor Shift
Image Stabilization Compensation	7 stops
Digital Image Stabilization
Lens Breathing Correction
Gyroscopic Stabilization

Screen	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Screen Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Screen Technology	LCD	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Tilt&Flip Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	1,037k dots	1,440k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Viewfinder	Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Size	0.39"
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.7x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.7x
Viewfinder Resolution	2,359k dots
Viewfinder Eyepoint	22 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3

Shutter	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Shutter Type	Mechanical Focal Plane, Electronic	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	30s	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/4000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)	1/8000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	10.0 fps
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Up to 10 fps for up to 44 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)

Flash	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/160 sec	1/125 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL	TTL
External Flash Connection	Shoe Mount	Intelligent Hot Shoe

Exposure	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot Partial
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	-3 to +20 EV	-3 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)

DXO	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
DxO Low Light ISO		3900
DxO Color Depth		24.2
DxO Dynamic Range		13.4
DxO Overall Score		85

Video	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Audio File Format	LPCM
Internal Recording Modes	XAVC HS 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s] XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s] XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]	H.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [50 to 280 Mbps] H.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [30 to 150 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [100 to 280 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [50 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [60 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/6/12/23.98/24/29.97/48.00/59.94 fps 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [240 to 600 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [89 to 222 Mbps] XAVC Proxy Full HD: 1920 x 1080 [9 to 16 Mbps] HD: 1280 x 720 [6 Mbps]
Interval Recording
Video Formats	MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264	MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
10-bit 4:2:2 Color
External Recording Modes	4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps HD (1920 x 1080p) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps HD (1920 x 1080i) at 50/59.94 fps	Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4264 x 2408 @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
No crop on 4K Videos
Focus Mapping function for Videos
Webcam Functionality
Tally/Front Recording Light
Gamma Curve	S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3	HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3, Standard
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit		13 hours
IP Streaming	MJPEG, UVC/UAC 3840 x 2160 at 12.5p, 14.99p, 25p, 30p 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p 1280 x 720 at 25p, 30p

Terminals	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body	2 x XLR / 1/4" TRS Combo Mic/Line Input on Included Handle 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input/Output	1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)	1 x USB-C (Ethernet, USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output	Micro	Full Size
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	4.2	5
NFC
Mobile App Compatible	: Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control *As of August, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility	: Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App *As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

Environmental	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C	32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature		-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C

Physical	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Dimensions	124 x 71 x 63 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.48")	130 x 78 x 85 mm (5.1 x 3.1 x 3.3")
Weight (inc. batteries)	514 g (1.13 lb / 18.13 oz)	715 g (1.58 lb/ 25.3 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	5.9 x 5.8 x 4.8"	9.7 x 9.4 x 5.8"
Package Weight	1.62 lb	3.775 lb

Power and Storage	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Battery Pack	NP-FZ100	NP-FZ100
Battery Life	540 shots	600 shots
USB Charging	USB PD supported
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD

Other	Sony Alpha 7C II	Sony FX3
Self Timer	2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures	2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)	1/4"-20 Female
Accessory Mount		1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe 5 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body 3 x 1/4"-20 Female on Included Handle
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy	Magnesium Alloy
Electronic Level Gauge
Included Accessories		rechargeable battery np-fz100, battery charger bc-qz1, power cord, xlr handle unit, accessory shoe kit, body cap, accessory shoe cap, handle shoe cap, usb-a to usb-c cable (usb 3.2)

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